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Peppermint vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peppermint and edible mushroom

  • Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, folate, calcium, and magnesium; however, edible mushroom has more vitamin B5 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 85% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 81 times less calcium than peppermint. Peppermint has 243mg of calcium, while edible mushroom has 3mg.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than edible mushroom.

Food types used in this article are Peppermint, fresh and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.9%
Contains more IronIron +916%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2402.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.318mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more FolateFolate +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.081mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.4%
Contains more FatsFats +176.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.7%
Contains more OtherOther +105.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppermint Edible mushroom
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Iron 5.08mg 0.5mg 57%
Manganese 1.176mg 0.047mg 49%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 2.1mg 33%
Fiber 8g 1g 28%
Vitamin A 212µg 0µg 24%
Folate 114µg 17µg 24%
Calcium 243mg 3mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 1.497mg 23%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Magnesium 80mg 9mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 3.607mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.402mg 10%
Potassium 569mg 318mg 7%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.52mg 5%
Carbs 14.89g 3.26g 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.104mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.16g 2%
Calories 70kcal 22kcal 2%
Phosphorus 73mg 86mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fats 0.94g 0.34g 1%
Sodium 31mg 5mg 1%
Copper 0.329mg 0.318mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Saturated fat 0.246g 0.05g 1%
Protein 3.75g 3.09g 1%
Net carbs 6.89g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.081mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Edible mushroom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Peppermint
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients
  2. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.